Limited edition five-string electric bass with antique gold finish and pickups and electronics by MEC
The Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary Antique Gold is a handmade noble bass, which is provided with a limited antique gold finish for the 20th anniversary of the brand Fame. Featuring an extremely beautiful wood selection and optimal playing characteristics, E-Bass offers the famously versatile Baphomet sound for attack-rich slaps and wide-ranging metal tones. Accordingly, the five-string features a slightly arched ash body and a six-bolt maple and mahogany neck with a flat "D" profile that fits comfortably in the hand. Two active MEC Jazz single-coil pickups and an active 2-band tone control from the same company provide furthermore for a versatile sound spectrum that skillfully covers every genre with high assertiveness. On the hardware side, the Fame Baphomet II 20th Anniversary is also well equipped with a WSC SI5 bridge and precise WSC JB15 tuners.
Handmade in Gdansk, the Fame Baphomet II 20th Anniversary Antique Gold celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fame instrument manufacture with a noble, artificially aged antique gold finish.
The Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary AntiqueGold at a glance:
5-string electric bass, made in Gdansk.
Limited anniversary edition for the 20th anniversary of the Fame brand
Ash body
Light body arching for a comfortable fit to the body
Six-bolt, five-piece maple-mahogany neck
Ebony fingerboard with 20th Anniversary inlays
"D" neck profile
Two active MEC Jazz single coil pickups
Active MEC BEC2 2-band tone control
WSC JB15 bass machine heads
WSC SI5 bass bridge
Schaller S-Locks
For a crisp response and long-lasting sustain, the five-fret neck of the Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary is bolted six times to the body.
First-class woods and high playing comfort
For the construction of the Fame Baphomet II only hand-selected woods are used, which guarantee optimal sound and playing characteristics. Accordingly, the body made of light ash supports a powerful sound, while the gentle arching guarantees a comfortable fit to the player. The five-piece neck made of maple with mahogany veneers is screwed six times for a particularly robust connection and offers with a slim "D" profile best playing characteristics over all 24 frets of the ebony fingerboard.
The ash body of the Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary Antique Gold is finished with a carefully hand applied Antique Gold finish.
MEC pickups and electronics for top-class sounds.
The electrical sound conversion of the Baphomet II is done by two active MEC Jazz Single Coils. Equipped with ceramic magnets, the pickups convince with a particularly transparent sound that combines a high assertiveness with all-round capabilities for almost any musical style. In addition to the volume and balance controls, the Bass also features an active MEC BEC2 2-band tone control. With treble and bass controls on a dual pot, the Equalizer allows you to precisely tailor your sound, with musical tuning that guarantees top-notch sonic experiences even at extreme settings.
Five encapsulated WSC JB15 tuners on the distinctive headstock of the Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary guarantee precise tuning.
Fame Baphomet II with indestructible hardware
Last but not least, the Fame Baphomet II 5 20th Anniversary is equipped with indestructible Hardware that guarantees long-lasting playing pleasure with unlimited functionality. Accordingly, the massive WSC SI5 bass bridge on the body supports the even sound development, while five individual string saddles ensure an optimal adjustment of intonation and string position. At the headstock furthermore five encapsulated WSC JB15 tun ers ensure an accurate and stable Tuning of the five-string.
Tested by Gitarre & Bass in issue 12/20 DownloadFame Baphomet II Natural Ash review
ExcerptNo matter if slap, tap, with pick or fingerstyle: playing the Baphomet basses is a lot of fun! Both in a band context and when playing solo, the basses cut a great figure and deliver modern, assertive sounds. Especially - but not only - considering the price, it is remarkable on which high level Fame presents itself and its basses here.
Tested by Guitar in issue 12/20Download Fame Baphomet II review.
Excerpt: With the Fame Baphomet II basses the Polish guitar and bass manufacturer has made a real statement. The promise to combine sound, workmanship and know-how at a fair price has been appreciated by Fame. The Baphomet II makes you creative and is certainly interesting for non-bassists (also called guitarists) who would like to experience the fascination of low frequencies and be inspired by the instrument. The two tested versions in Black Limba and Natural Ash did not make a big difference in sound apart from the Finish and are probably more of visual relevance in the purchase decision process. Since one can only recommend to dare the descent into the cellar yourself.
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